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Police union OKs new contract with Broward Sheriff's Office
Staff report The union that represents 1,400 Broward Sheriff's deputies voted to accept a three-year contract with the Sheriff's Office after months of wrangling. Tuesday's contract passed with more than 90 percent voting "yes," said Dick Brickman,... -
Broward County: Expert on child welfare gives report on ChildNet
National child welfare expert Peter Digre was contracted by Florida's Department of Children & Families to evaluate the county' lead child protection agency, ChildNet. He recently released his review that included recommendations for improvement. Digre...Tags: Florida
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Less revenue means less construction, but more patchy roads, for motorists
ISSUE: Drop in gas tax collection will mean less road work. It's only a matter of time before road work starts to slow down. That will mean relief to commuters irritated by traffic-slowing construction, but could lead over time to deterioration of...Tags: Palm Beach County, Petroleum Industry, Road Transportation, Energy Saving, Transportation
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Solar-powered recharge on hybrid cars could be way to go
As someone who "came of age" during the era of Detroit's muscle cars, I've owned my share of high performance iron and, more recently, higher performance European sports cars. To that end, I am overjoyed to the point of giddiness when I pull into the gas...Tags: Employers, Automotive Equipment, Florida, Honda, Public Transportation
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Democratic Club endorses candidates in Aug. 26 primaries
South Florida Sun-SentinelThe Democratic Club of Boca Raton & Delray Beach is urging voters to oust three countywide incumbents: Property Appraiser Gary Nikolits, Elections Supervisor Arthur Anderson and School Board member Mark Hansen. The club announced on Tuesday its support...Tags: Elections, Primaries, Clubs and Associations, Local Elections, Susan Bucher
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Invasion of fig whitefly threatens South Florida ficus plants
South Florida Sun-SentinelVoracious invaders are sweeping across South Florida, pushing their way northward and devouring the landscape. It might sound like the script for a summer thriller. But the villains actually are tiny fig whiteflies. And they are laying waste to ubiquitous...Tags: Miami-Dade County, University of Florida, Florida, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Fort Lauderdale
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Economic troubles straining South Florida churches
South Florida Sun-SentinelEven the most fervent prayers haven't been enough to save some of South Florida's small immigrant churches. So far, about six in Broward have defaulted on mortgages and lost their places of worship, said Pastor Michael Petty, executive director of the...Tags: Coral Springs, Religious Leaders, Florida, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Delray Beach
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Families seek help in finding hit-and-run drivers
South Florida Sun-SentinelAshley Vaden was a cosmetologist who cared about her appearance, always coiffing her hair, getting manicures and helping others look their best, her family said. In April, Vaden was riding on a motorcycle with an acquaintance when a white car struck the...Tags: Road Transportation, Transportation Accidents, Davie, Transportation, Vehicles
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U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler reacts to accusation that he doesn't live in Florida
South Florida Sun-SentinelU.S. Rep. Robert Wexler is defending himself against new accusations that he is playing a residency shell game by using his in-laws' address in Delray Beach while living in a Maryland suburb. A national TV news program reported, and records show, that...Tags: Elections, Government, Royal Palm Beach, Property, National Government
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Economic downturn straining South Florida churches
South Florida Sun-SentinelEven the most fervent prayers haven't been enough to save some of South Florida's small immigrant churches. So far, about six in Broward County have defaulted on mortgages and lost their places of worship, said Pastor Michael Petty, executive director of...Tags: International Business Machines Corporation, Boynton Beach, Coral Springs, Religious Leaders, Delray Beach
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